Southern India Coast to Coast Ride

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duration 14 days
tour type Small group Request as private
age requirement 16-99 yrs
max group size 14
guiding method Fully guided
Tour Code BM-7730
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Operated in English

Starts Chennai, India
Ends Chennai, India

HIGHLIGHTS

Explore Tamil Nadu and Kerala by bike – the most immersive way to explore the laid-back states
Interact with the friendly local people as we cycle through a variety of landscapes
Ride through emerald tea estates and visit a local tea factory
Experience authentic rural India with a stay at a family-run plantation in the Mavady Hills
Cruise the backwaters of Kerala on a traditional rice barge – a classic experience in South India!

Start and end in Chennai, the tour "Southern India Coast To Coast Ride" is a guided bicycle tour that takes 14 days. You will travel through Thanjavur, Pondicherry, Vagamon and 7 other destinations in India. "Southern India Coast To Coast Ride" is a small group tour which includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.

The two southernmost states of Tamil Nadu and Kerala perfectly depict the contrasting nature of India. Seeing them on two wheels gives us an excellent opportunity to soak up rich culture and appreciate the different landscapes as we cycle. Tamil Nadu sees far fewer visitors than other Indian states, but this is part of the attraction as we follow quiet backroads from the fertile coastal plains in the east to the remarkable hills of the Western Ghats, which form the border with Kerala. Our ride takes us past some of the most impressive sites in southern India, including the former French colony of Pondicherry and the magnificent Sri Meenakshi Temple at Madurai. After cycling through the cooler highlands and tea estates of the Western Ghats, we reach the tranquil backwaters of Kerala, where a relaxing houseboat cruise offers the chance to unwind and reflect on a memorable journey.

ITINERARY Expand All

Day 1: Arrive Chennai; transfer to Pondicherry via the shore temples of Mahabalipuram
Day 2: Circular ride passing the spiritual commune of Auroville. Enjoy lunch in the old quarter.
Day 3: Pleasant ride along village roads to experience rural life. Afternoon ride to Chidambaram
Day 4: Riverside ride to the old Nayak capital of Thanjavur; afternoon visit to the town and Royal Palace
Day 5: Long ride through the Tamil Nadu heartland to Chettinad
Day 6: Scenic ride to Madurai, a highlight of any trip to India
Day 7: Morning to explore Madurai. Transfer to lunch; ride past Indian vineyards; final ascent into the Western Ghats and Thekkady
Day 8: Free day to relax or visit Periyar National Park
Day 9: Ride through tea estates; tea factory stop; continue to Vagamon
Day 10: Cycle through rubber and spice plantations to Kottayam
Day 11: Morning to explore or relax by the lake; board a houseboat
Day 12: Final ride along the coast road to Fort Kochi
Day 13: Free day in Kochi
Day 14: End Kochi

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Accommodation

All accommodation, including houseboat

Meals

All breakfasts, 11 lunches and eight dinners

Others

Local bike hire
All entrance fees to monuments and national parks as per the itinerary

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

Travel insurance
Visas and vaccinations
Single supplement
E-bike hire

CUSTOMER REVIEWS

5 - Excellent

Based on 47 reviews

Anonymous
On Nov 30 2023

4 - Very Good

Southern India coast to coast

Fully immersive into the local culture, the trip takes in the ways of life across a hugely populated and relatively underdeveloped state of Tamil Nadu and the more prosperous and relatively developed state of Kerala. It is not... Read more

Anonymous
On Nov 22 2023

5 - Excellent

Cycling though paradise

Loved this trip. Tamil Nadu was lush and the people very friendly. Lots of wildlife. Hindu temple in Madurai was really worth a visit. Food was fantastic. Tamil Nadu and Kerala very different places. Western Ghats forests and tea... Read more

Anonymous
On Nov 10 2023

5 - Excellent

The ideal India experience

This is not a trip for the faint-hearted : but if you are ok in temperatures of 30 degrees and over; you are a keen cyclist, can cycle 100km and cope with frenetic and unruly city traffic; you have an interest in foreign culture... Read more

Anonymous
On Mar 13 2020

5 - Excellent

A great holiday

This trip was pretty much exactly what it said on the label. A varied ride through contrasting states. Well organised and well run. No problems and a lot of fun. A good balance of riding and relaxation.

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No additional cancellation fees apply for this Southern India Coast to Coast Ride tour. You can cancel the tour up to 93 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 92 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 10 December 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 10 December 2024, a deposit of 25% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 92 days before trip departure.

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Southern India Coast to Coast Ride tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

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